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Management console-based procedures

Follow these procedures to exchange one field-replaceable unit (FRU) with another.

For Hardware Management Console (HMC):
  1. Log in to the HMC as the service representative.
  2. In the navigation area, expand Systems Management > Servers.
  3. Select the server that requires a parts exchange.
  4. Click Serviceability > Hardware > Exchange FRU. The Exchange FRU window opens.
  5. Select the FRU to exchange, and then click Launch Procedure. Follow the online instructions.
For IBM® Systems Director Management Console (SDMC):
  1. On the Welcome page, under the Resources tab, select the server.
  2. Click Actions > Service and Support > Hardware > Exchange FRU.
  3. Select an installed enclosure type from the list.
  4. From the list of FRU types for this enclosure, select a FRU type.
  5. Click Next to display a list of locations for the FRU type.
  6. Select the location code for a specific FRU.
  7. Click Add to add the FRU location to the Pending Actions list.
  8. Click Launch Procedure to begin replacing the FRUs listed in Pending Actions.
  9. Click Finish when the FRU installation is complete.
Parent topic: Removal and replacement procedures for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C

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Last updated: Mon, October 07, 2013